10+ hour, 31+ min ago  (403+ words) Dubai's residency authority has cracked down on a number of illegal social media accounts promoting unauthorised visa and residency services, warning residents that relying on unverified platforms could expose them to exploitation and misinformation. The General Directorate of Identity and…...

7+ hour, 9+ min ago  (528+ words) During much of Royal Ascot 2026, Dubai's runners have held the spotlight. On Friday, however, the attention shifted as one of horse racing's most successful families turned the event into their own contest. Aidan O'Brien and his son Joseph O'Brien arrived…...

8+ hour, 49+ min ago  (299+ words) It's true the UAE national football team was not lucky enough to qualify for the Fifa World Cup 2026, hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, but the country is still represented by Emirati referees selected to oversee matches in…...

12+ hour, 57+ min ago  (861+ words) Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Muharram 4, 1448 | Fajr 03: 59 An Indian state health authority is investigating how liquid discharged from Apple supplier Tata's i Phone components factory has affected farmers, some of whom complained about skin issues from contamination in their farmlands, according to three…...

17+ hour, 34+ min ago  (550+ words) Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Muharram 4, 1448 | Fajr 03: 59 A sequel to the 2000 holiday blockbuster How the Grinch Stole Christmas is in development, with actor Jim Carrey and filmmaker Ron Howard expected to return to the beloved Dr. Seuss adaptation, according to Variety. According to…...

12+ hour, 30+ min ago  (113+ words) The day will be fair in general on Saturday, the National Centre of Meteorology has said in its weather forecast. Light to moderate winds will blow, freshening at times. Temperatures could be as high as 46 C in the country. Mercury…...

14+ hour, 5+ min ago  (419+ words) Dubai Police has launched a new traffic awareness campaign to promote safer driving habits and reduce road accidents across the emirate, with motorists given the chance to win one of two cars in an interactive road safety competition. The 'Drive…...

11+ hour, 42+ min ago  (382+ words) Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Muharram 4, 1448 | Fajr 03: 59 In the UAE, traffic violations are not limited to dangerous acts such as sudden swerving or inattentive driving that can lead to accidents and crashes. They also extend to behaviours that undermine public cleanliness and harms…...

11+ hour, 40+ min ago  (356+ words) Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Muharram 4, 1448 | Fajr 03: 59 Schools in Abu Dhabi are not allowed to prevent students from taking exams due to unpaid or overdue tuition fees, the emirate's education regulator has confirmed, reinforcing students' right to education while outlining clear steps schools…...

12+ hour, 59+ min ago  (601+ words) Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Muharram 4, 1448 | Fajr 03: 59 When Mike Adams was born 55 years ago with phocomelia, a rare condition that left him without upper limbs and parts of his legs, doctors advised his parents he should be placed in specialist institutional care away…...